Winning blow: queen to e1 (d1)
c9-18942naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1290Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
TypeWinning exchange
White to move — find the best continuation
The tactical motive
Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
Solution & explanation
Main line
30. Qxe1 Nxe1 31. Rxe1 Ka7 32. Bxa8
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e1 keeps the pressure (+4.7).
- Spot on — rook to e1 (+4.8).
- Precise: bishop to a8 is the top choice (+5.0).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Nxe1, then Rxe1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #714.
SP-714 · RampartGuard — King on the wing (b/g) with both knights on inner files.
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